ASHA-TELEPRACTICE — ASHA Telepractice Guidelines
What does ASHA-TELEPRACTICE say?
ASHA supports the use of telepractice as an appropriate model of service delivery for speech-language pathology and audiology services when clinically appropriate. Telepractice must meet the same standards as in-person services. Key considerations include: informed consent specific to telepractice, technology requirements and backup plans, licensure requirements in the client's location, client privacy and data security, appropriateness of telepractice for the specific client and disorder, documentation requirements, and cultural and linguistic considerations. Practitioners must have appropriate training in telepractice service delivery and technology use. Per Rule N of Principle I, clinical services shall not be provided solely by written communication.
Official source: read the full text in the ASHA Code of Ethics (2023) (official document).